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Randolph County Office of Emergency Management and 911
Saturday May 7th, 2022 :: 02:13 p.m. EDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 05:00PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of northern West Virginia, including the following county, Randolph.

* WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 209 PM EDT, Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. - As of 208 PM, the gauge on the Tygart Valley River at Mill Creek was at 12.1 feet. At 11 feet, County Route 39 floods approximately 225 feet from the bridge heading out of town. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mill Creek and Huttonsville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: RANDOLPH, WV

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Address/Location
Randolph County Office of Emergency Management and 911
30 Randolph Ave
Elkins, WV 26241

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-636-0483

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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